Csc

Csc, often written as CSC, is an acronym with several distinct meanings across different domains. In computing, the most common reference is to the C# compiler, csc.exe, which is part of the .NET software development toolchain. The C# compiler translates C# source code into .NET assemblies (EXE or DLL) and supports a range of language features, references to other assemblies, and various output options. It can be invoked from the command line as csc with appropriate options, and has cross-platform availability through the .NET SDK on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

In organizational and corporate history, CSC stood for Computer Sciences Corporation, a major U.S.-based IT services company. In 2017, CSC merged with Hewlett Packard Enterprise's services division to form DXC Technology, and the CSC brand largely disappeared from active use afterward.

Other uses include Construction Specifications Canada, a Canadian professional association that develops and maintains construction specifications and related guidance for the industry; the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom, which administers government-funded scholarships for citizens of the Commonwealth; and the Canadian Securities Course, an investment industry education program used by many aspiring Canadian financial professionals.

Because CSC is an acronym with multiple, unrelated meanings, its specific interpretation depends on the domain and context in which it appears.